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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not fully
closed
Check that all the
doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 6.8 L (1.8 gal.,
1.5 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or front
passenger to fasten their seat
belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passen-
ger’s seat is occu-
pied, the front
passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be
fastened to make
the warning light
(warning buzzer)
off.
Master warning light
The warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
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*1:Open door warning buzzer:
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*2:Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/
h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 667)
However, Lexus recommends that the seat belt reminder buzzer be opera-
tional to alert the driver and front passenger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the hood
is not fully closedClose the hood.
Indicates that the back
door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the back door is not
yet fully closed.
Close the back door.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “POWER”
switch off, and the
driver’s door open)
Close the moon roof.
Warns the rear passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt
If a rear passenger
once fastens their seat
belt and then unfastens
it, the warning mes-
sage will appear on the
display and a buzzer
*1
will sound.
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1: Rear passengers’ seat belt buzzer
The rear passengers’ seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that the
rear seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the
vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions (P. 204).
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes 3
times)
Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically can-
celled
*2
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode speed
range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too
much) may be dis-
played.
Drive the vehicle for a
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CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)Place the flat tire on the deck
board, and pass the belt through
the lower-right cargo hook and
then through the hole in the
center of the tire.
Pass the belt through the lower-
left cargo hook.
Pass the belt through the buckle
and secure the tire firmly.
Check that the belt is securely
held by the buckle.
The belt cannot be fastened
securely if the buckle is facing
the wrong direction.
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CAUTION
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden braking.
When stowing the flat tire
Make sure the rear seatbacks are in their original position.
Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out in
case of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on
the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
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CAUTION
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt
battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of
passengers.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
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NOTICE
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-
volt battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump
start another vehicle.